{"id":6926709162173,"title":"Nordvang Custom - No. 1 Signature Pedal","handle":"nordvang-custom-no-1-signature-pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is no V2 version of No. 1 Signature. This is the latest version, brand new, officially V1.5, (with Nordvang verification certificate in box). This version is usually listed as V2.0, as it is the 2nd major revision by Nordvang.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTax Free \u0026amp; Duty Free - Fast Free Shipping\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree Returns... We are an Authorized U.S. Nordvang Dealer, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand $299 is your absolute final\/total here\u003c\/span\u003e for this brand new \u003cstrong\u003eNordvang Custom No. 1 Signature \u003c\/strong\u003eoverdrive pedal. Handmade in Copenhagen, Denmark!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 2014, when Nordvang Custom was launched, they released the No. 1 Overdrive pedal. \u003cstrong\u003eThe No. 1 was Nordvang's first guitar pedal, and their take on the famous and mythical K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was discontinued in April of 2020, so now it is \u003cstrong\u003etime to add a new chapter to their No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e overdrive pedal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe No. 1 Signature pedal is not a direct successor of the original No. 1 overdrive pedal, and their circuits differ. While the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoriginal\u003c\/span\u003e No. 1 overdrive was a tweaked version of the K-circuit, \u003cstrong\u003ethe new No. 1 Signature is as close as you can get to the tone and feel of the Klon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"240\" height=\"135\" title=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo\" alt=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsuLpKc3gG4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original No. 1 pedal used full size 24 mm, Japanese Hi-Fi potentiometers, and had in increased headroom to +\/-15 volt on all op-amp stages. \u003cstrong\u003eThe No. 1 Signature uses standard size 16 mm, Vimex potentiometers, and follows the K-circuits supply voltage scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e; +9 volt on the buffer and overdrive stage, and +18\/-9 volt supply on the EQ and output stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all Nordvang Custom pedals, \u003cstrong\u003ethe No. 1 Signature overdrive is made using premium quality components\u003c\/strong\u003e. They use WIMA MKP10 input capacitors and NO electrolytical capacitors in the signal chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 1 features buffered relay bypass and Pure Tone audio jacks for the input and output. A 3 position toggle switch labeled \u003cstrong\u003e\"Clipping\" enables you to select between Germanium diodes, Schottky diodes, or no diodes in the overdrive stage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat really sets the No. 1 Signature apart is the Pre Drive. The Pre Drive is basically a cascading overdrive circuit activated with a toggle switch. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's similar to stacking another overdrive with the K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the qualities, that fans of the Klon love, is their stacking capability. They simply \u003cstrong\u003esound great stacked both before, and after, other overdrive pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e. So with that in mind, and to expand the tonal horizon of the K-circuit, Nordvang decided to add the Pre Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive is, as the name implies, an overdrive stage that precedes the K-circuit itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The circuit is fixed, and they have voiced it as a low gain overdrive, with a mild touch responsive breakup. It uses asymmetrical soft-clipping, and \u003cstrong\u003ehas a slightly mid focused frequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"240\" height=\"135\" title=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo Long\" alt=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo Long\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MBGbXNDlZUU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe K-circuit in itself is extremely versatile and has equally high tonal qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \"flat\" frequency clean boost with the gain knob at zero, a low gain mid pushed overdrive, as well as at higher gain settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive will add another layer of tonal options in each of these scenarios.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the K-circuit dialed in as a clean boost and the gain knob at zero\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding the Pre Drive will make the No. 1 Signature a dynamic, low gain overdrive, with a slight mid-hump, that is \u003cstrong\u003every responsive to your pick attack\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add to that the EQ and output stage of the K-circuit controlled by the tone and volume knob, and you get a \u003cstrong\u003eversatile overdrive with loads of output on tap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egain knob works as a blend control\u003c\/strong\u003e and turning up the gain, you will immediately hear the mid characteristics of the k-circuit's gain\/clipping stage blending in, and an increasing harmonic complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive can be used with the entire sweep of the gain knob, and lets you experience the power of stacking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe clipping switch enables 3 choices for clipping diodes in the gain\/clipping stage of the K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e This affects the response of the K-circuit, compression, tone, and feel wise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermanium diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - low headroom and most compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchottky diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Higher headroom, more punchy low end and less compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Loads of headroom and no compression. At higher gain settings it will get LOUD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe different clipping options, combined with the Pre Drive, further expands the tonal possibilities of the No. 1 Signature pedal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe No. 1 Signature features control knobs for gain, tone, and volume,  plus 2 toggle switches for clipping and the Pre Drive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1 Signature Overdrive Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplica of the K-circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffered relay bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal 3 position Clipping switch to choose between a pair of Germanium clipping diodes, a pair of Schottky clipping diodes, or \"no didoes\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Russian D9B germanium diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable Pre Drive - overdrive stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe No. 1 Signature pedal is built using carefully selected, top shelf components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVISHAY 1% metalfilm resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile WIMA MKP10, MKS4, FKP2 and Panasonic film capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO electrolytical capacitors in the audio circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIMEX potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCARLING Footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCKK and TAIWAY toggle switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePURE TONE MULTI-CONTACT 1\/4\" JACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver plated teflon insulated cable for internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. made DAVIES MOULDING 1470 knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eL: 4 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eW: 3 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eH: 2 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 12.8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower Supply (sold separately):\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edoes not use batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, it uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.1mm plug, 9 Volt DC, Center-Negative power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, with a minimum 100mA of delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(like most all guitar pedals use)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ac1100;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny power supply higher than 9 Volt DC can damage the pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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(We'll send you a prepaid return label link.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock-solid customer service,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e365 days a year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the most accurate and innovative take on the classic Klon pedal, made with highest quality components and hardware... the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNordvang No. 1 Signature overdrive pedal. \u003c\/strong\u003eH\u003cspan\u003eandmade in Copenhagen, Denmark!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-08-31T08:46:47-07:00","created_at":"2021-08-25T09:57:24-07:00","vendor":"Nordvang Custom","type":"Effects and Pedals \/ Overdrive and Boost","tags":["Brand_Nordvang Custom"],"price":29900,"price_min":29900,"price_max":29900,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40537146687677,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"nord-sig","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Nordvang Custom - No. 1 Signature Pedal","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":29900,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-custom-no-1-signature-pedal.jpg?v=1630422770","\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-inside.jpg?v=1630424279","\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-top.jpg?v=1630424288"],"featured_image":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-custom-no-1-signature-pedal.jpg?v=1630422770","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Nordvang Custom No. 1 Signature Pedal","id":22374231179453,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-custom-no-1-signature-pedal.jpg?v=1630422770"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-custom-no-1-signature-pedal.jpg?v=1630422770","width":1080},{"alt":"Nordvang Custom No. 1 Signature Pedal Inside","id":22420073087165,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-inside.jpg?v=1630424279"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-inside.jpg?v=1630424279","width":1080},{"alt":"Nordvang Custom No. 1 Signature Pedal Top","id":22420073054397,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-top.jpg?v=1630424288"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/coolguitarshop.us\/cdn\/shop\/products\/nordvang-no-1-signature-pedal-top.jpg?v=1630424288","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is no V2 version of No. 1 Signature. This is the latest version, brand new, officially V1.5, (with Nordvang verification certificate in box). This version is usually listed as V2.0, as it is the 2nd major revision by Nordvang.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTax Free \u0026amp; Duty Free - Fast Free Shipping\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree Returns... We are an Authorized U.S. Nordvang Dealer, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand $299 is your absolute final\/total here\u003c\/span\u003e for this brand new \u003cstrong\u003eNordvang Custom No. 1 Signature \u003c\/strong\u003eoverdrive pedal. Handmade in Copenhagen, Denmark!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 2014, when Nordvang Custom was launched, they released the No. 1 Overdrive pedal. \u003cstrong\u003eThe No. 1 was Nordvang's first guitar pedal, and their take on the famous and mythical K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was discontinued in April of 2020, so now it is \u003cstrong\u003etime to add a new chapter to their No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e overdrive pedal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe No. 1 Signature pedal is not a direct successor of the original No. 1 overdrive pedal, and their circuits differ. While the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoriginal\u003c\/span\u003e No. 1 overdrive was a tweaked version of the K-circuit, \u003cstrong\u003ethe new No. 1 Signature is as close as you can get to the tone and feel of the Klon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"240\" height=\"135\" title=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo\" alt=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsuLpKc3gG4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original No. 1 pedal used full size 24 mm, Japanese Hi-Fi potentiometers, and had in increased headroom to +\/-15 volt on all op-amp stages. \u003cstrong\u003eThe No. 1 Signature uses standard size 16 mm, Vimex potentiometers, and follows the K-circuits supply voltage scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e; +9 volt on the buffer and overdrive stage, and +18\/-9 volt supply on the EQ and output stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all Nordvang Custom pedals, \u003cstrong\u003ethe No. 1 Signature overdrive is made using premium quality components\u003c\/strong\u003e. They use WIMA MKP10 input capacitors and NO electrolytical capacitors in the signal chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 1 features buffered relay bypass and Pure Tone audio jacks for the input and output. A 3 position toggle switch labeled \u003cstrong\u003e\"Clipping\" enables you to select between Germanium diodes, Schottky diodes, or no diodes in the overdrive stage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat really sets the No. 1 Signature apart is the Pre Drive. The Pre Drive is basically a cascading overdrive circuit activated with a toggle switch. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's similar to stacking another overdrive with the K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the qualities, that fans of the Klon love, is their stacking capability. They simply \u003cstrong\u003esound great stacked both before, and after, other overdrive pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e. So with that in mind, and to expand the tonal horizon of the K-circuit, Nordvang decided to add the Pre Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive is, as the name implies, an overdrive stage that precedes the K-circuit itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The circuit is fixed, and they have voiced it as a low gain overdrive, with a mild touch responsive breakup. It uses asymmetrical soft-clipping, and \u003cstrong\u003ehas a slightly mid focused frequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"240\" height=\"135\" title=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo Long\" alt=\"Nordvang No. 1 Signature Pedal Demo Long\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MBGbXNDlZUU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe K-circuit in itself is extremely versatile and has equally high tonal qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \"flat\" frequency clean boost with the gain knob at zero, a low gain mid pushed overdrive, as well as at higher gain settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive will add another layer of tonal options in each of these scenarios.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the K-circuit dialed in as a clean boost and the gain knob at zero\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding the Pre Drive will make the No. 1 Signature a dynamic, low gain overdrive, with a slight mid-hump, that is \u003cstrong\u003every responsive to your pick attack\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add to that the EQ and output stage of the K-circuit controlled by the tone and volume knob, and you get a \u003cstrong\u003eversatile overdrive with loads of output on tap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egain knob works as a blend control\u003c\/strong\u003e and turning up the gain, you will immediately hear the mid characteristics of the k-circuit's gain\/clipping stage blending in, and an increasing harmonic complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pre Drive can be used with the entire sweep of the gain knob, and lets you experience the power of stacking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe clipping switch enables 3 choices for clipping diodes in the gain\/clipping stage of the K-circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e This affects the response of the K-circuit, compression, tone, and feel wise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermanium diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - low headroom and most compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchottky diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Higher headroom, more punchy low end and less compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Loads of headroom and no compression. 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